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John P. Backo, Sr.

September 16, 1932 - July 06, 2014

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Obituary For John P. Backo, Sr.

September 16, 1932 - July 6, 2014

Backo, John P. "Buck", Sr. Age 81, on Sunday, July 6, 2014, of Baldwin Boro.

Husband of 61 years to the late Helen M. (Kreil) Backo; father of Jack (Debbie), Jim (Roberta), Bob (Jeannie), Gary (Linda) and Dave (Denise); grandfather of Dana, Lauren, Stacey, Corey, Adam, Jeremy, Joe, Mike, Steve, Liz, David, Nicole, Dillon and Brianna; great-grandfather of Bentley, Emily (and her sister to be) and Jackson; brother of Joe, Larry, Dolores Colberg, Barbie and the late Frank. John will be missed by all who knew him. He served on the USS Lloyd Thomas during the Korean War and retired with the City of Pittsburgh Police after 24 years, Badge #1033. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10 AM . If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Albert the Great Church, 3171 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 or Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 .

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  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Jim and all of the Backo Family, Herman and I are so sad to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed your father's company at family backyard gathering We are at a loss for words and understand the depth of your sadness. Please know we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. Love to the entire Backo Family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Backo Famliy, So sorry to hear about Uncle Bucky. He was a great person, always has a smile on his face. It has been a long time since I have seen him, he would call from time to time, he just called this last weekend and we had a nice chat. He will be missed. He is in my prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Backo Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I know this is very difficult for all of you. I am sadden to hear about Uncle Bucky. Your parents were very special to me. Over the past few years we had reconnected. Your mom and dad would call or send a letter to me every so often and it was always a joy to hear from them. I have many fond memories from as young as I can remember of your parents. Praying for all of you to be blessed with peace and find comfort in your cherished memories. I only have your dad's address so please email me if there is anything I can do for any of you. Love, Erin ( Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Shirley Reich's daughter)

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathy to you Lauren. I will keep your family in my prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    There is a hole in my heart as I mourn for the Backo Family. I loved Buck and will always remember the kindness and generosity he showed my Family over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Helen and Buck will always hold a special place in our hearts--they were both loved dearly.

  • December 11, 2019

    Your family is in my thoughts & prayers I remember uncle Buck as having a great sense of humor and fun to be around

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